section .0400 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

 

13 NCAC 13 .0401             DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS

(a)  The design, construction, installation, inspection,

stamping, and operation of all boilers and pressure vessels shall conform to

the rules in this Chapter and the accepted design and construction code.

(b)  Repairs and alterations to boilers and pressure vessels

shall conform to the requirements of the National Board Inspection Code, except

as provided in Paragraph (g) of this Rule.

(c)  The rules of this Chapter shall control when any

conflict is found to exist between the Rules and the accepted design and

construction code or the National Board Inspection Code.

(d)  Welded repairs and alterations shall be made only by an

individual or organization in possession of a valid certificate of

authorization for use of the National Board "R" symbol stamp, except

as provided in Paragraph (g) of this Rule. Repairs and alterations shall be

reported on National Board "R1" and "R2" reports

respectively, as required by the NBIC. These reports are available through the

National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors.  The reports, along

with supplements used, shall be submitted to the Chief Inspector within 60 days

of the completion of the work conducted. Repair and alteration reports shall be

annotated with the appropriate NC identification number for the pressure

equipment repaired.

(e)  In such cases where removal of a defect in a

pressure-retaining item is not practical at the time of discovery, with

approval of the Chief Inspector, the repair shall be conducted in compliance

with the NBIC, Part 3 Repairs and Alterations, Repair of Pressure-Retaining

Items Without Complete Removal of Defects. The Chief Inspector may be contacted

in writing at 1101 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1101 or via telephone

at (919)807-2760.

(f)  Repairs of safety valves or safety relief valves shall

be made by an individual or organization in possession of a valid certificate

of authorization for use of the National Board "VR" symbol stamp.

(g)  Welded repairs and alterations to exhibition

(historical) boilers of riveted or welded construction may be conducted by a

welder who has been qualified in accordance with the ASME Boiler and Pressure

Vessel Code, Section IX, Welding and Brazing Qualifications.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 95-69.11;

Eff. May 29, 1981;

Amended Eff. October 1, 2014; July 1, 2011; January 1,

2009; July 1, 2006; January 1, 1995; February 1, 1989; February 1, 1985; June

1, 1982.